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David Werner: The Quiet Power Broker Behind Billion-Dollar Deals—and a Growing Ground Lease Backlash

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When you think of Manhattan’s most powerful real estate players, certain names dominate headlines. But few have bought more high-profile properties in New York City with as little public attention as David Werner .  David Werner and partner purchased the land underneath the co-op building at 100 West 57th Street. From billion-dollar buildings to bitter tenant battles, Werner’s story is a blend of big ambition, quiet strategy—and mounting controversy. From Accountant to Billion-Dollar Buyer Werner didn’t start with deep pockets or a high-profile pedigree. In fact, he began his career as an accountant. But he made his move into real estate by investing in Brooklyn buildings with partners. One early turning point: he honored a property bid even after realizing he could have offered less. That moment built trust—and led to a $387 million portfolio deal that earned him a $7.5 million profit. That deal set the tone. Werner began raising money from private investors, offering them eq...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Watch Shopping in New York City

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New York City has always been a place where time matters, and nowhere is that more literally true than in its extraordinary concentration of watch boutiques, showrooms, and dealers. Whether you're hunting for your first Swiss automatic, chasing a hard-to-find reference, or simply wanting to handle a grail watch in the metal before committing, this city has something for every collector at every level.
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The Landlord Sob Story Has a Villain, and It's Not the Tenant

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The Real Deal published a piece this week arguing that tenant rights are deterring investment and prolonging vacancies in New York City. The article features a landlord attorney with a sympathetic anecdote about one rent-stabilized tenant who is allegedly holding up repairs to a dangerous stairwell. It quotes a developer explaining that good cause eviction now adds years to his renovation timeline.
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